# Law enforcement operations in Bursa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/law-enforcement-operations-in-bursa
> Updated: 2026-10-19T07:31:37.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement agencies in Bursa have conducted various security and anti-smuggling operations across multiple districts.

In September, approximately 1,000 police officers carried out a large-scale operation in Gürsu. This coordinated effort by narcotics, anti-smuggling, anti-terrorism, and traffic units resulted in the seizure of unlicensed pistols, ammunition, and methamphetamine. The operation also targeted illegal gambling and unlicensed businesses, leading to fines and legal proceedings.

In October, the Bursa Provincial Gendarmerie Command targeted illegal cigarette production in the Nilüfer and Osmangazi districts. Raids on warehouses and residences led to the seizure of production equipment, 60,000 filled cigarettes, unstamped packs, and significant quantities of tobacco. The seized materials were valued at approximately 1.5 million TL, and two of the three suspects detained were subsequently arrested.

## Claims

- 34 companies submitted 35 fraudulent tender documents. (disputed by 5 sources)
- The municipality approved 33 work experience certificates for 32 companies. (disputed by 5 sources)
- Milas Mayor Fevzi Topuz and his son Doruk Topuz were detained. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The operation involved simultaneous raids in 13 provinces. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- 29 suspects were detained out of 35 total suspects. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The investigation involves allegations of bribery, bid rigging, and forgery. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The total value of the tenders associated with the documents is 3.71 billion lira. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Milas Municipality claims it filed a criminal complaint regarding the documents on March 30, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Milas Mayor Fevzi Topuz detained in corruption probe

Milas Mayor Fevzi Topuz and his son were detained in a 13-province operation investigating alleged bribery and bid rigging involving fraudulent work experience certificates.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bursa-gendarmerie-dismantles-illegal-cigarette-production-ring

### 2026-09-23: Bursa police conduct large-scale security operation in Gürsu

A massive police operation in Bursa's Gürsu district involving 1,000 officers led to the seizure of unlicensed firearms, drugs, and the penalization of illegal gambling activities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bursa-police-conduct-large-scale-security-operation-in-grsu

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